I just bought the Flexcut 5 Pc. Printmaking Set yesterday, it's the one with the rubber handle and i might just buy some more handles. I haven't made any linocut prints since 1990, so it's going to be nice trying this technique out again after som many years. Thanks for sharing your experience with us about the Flexcut sets, helpful and interesting.
Thanks so much for the video, very helpful. I brought the Flexcut SK107 06D0507, 11-Piece Flexcut Carving Set I am trying to work out if I brought the Micro and Mini how many sizes would overlap. (changing the blade is a real pain every time). Thank you
In my locale (USA), the Pfeil tools cost almost twice as much as the Flexicut. Seeing that you're generally happy with the Flexicut performance, I'd say they are a better choice for me. At least until I win the lottery! 🤣🤣🤣
I bought the micro set. Ok, but I much prefer my Swiss made Pheil, although I wish Pheil would come up with a less confusing sizing system. Best tool for me for fine stuff is a good quality Japanese v tool, pricey but invaluable.
@@cw4608 I have both Pfeil and Flexcut (plus a few other good tools) and I sharpen mine all the same way. When they need sharpening I use a 1,000 grit diamond stone or sometimes a whetstone. After sharpening, and at intervals during use, I use a home-made leather strop (a belt glues to a backing board) to hone the edges. I also use a Flexcut honing block to hone the inside edges of the tools. This régime works very well.
“That’s the badger!” I’m going to start using that expression, as well as others you’ve used here (definitely trying out, “cocked it up!”), in my every-day American life and see the reaction I get! Lol! What are you saying at 13:10? There are a lot of times I can’t even make out what you’re saying. As they say, “Two countries divided by a common language!” For instance, “a real cracker,” means something *totally* different in the U.S. (it’s a derogatory term for a certain kind of white person, especially a racist or closed-minded one)! I watch a lot of UK tv, and I really don’t think I’ve ever heard some of your terms. “Pretty bagging!” for example. Where exactly are you from? Anyway, thank you for the review! I’ve been trying to decide which tools to buy to upgrade from the cheap Speedball tools (which I have gotten some great results from, but you can’t sharpen them and I just know that there are better tools out there). I’ve been seriously looking at the Flexcut, but it always seems to come down to Flexcut vs. Phiel in the reviews. However, Phiel are much more expensive everywhere I’ve seen them online and it’s hard to know if I will even use all of the tools in a set. I assumed I’d just want the micro sized tools, but watching them being used, I can see that the mini tools are just as, if not more, useful, depending on the situation. Very helpful to know! I was very happy when you went on to actually show all of the tools in use in actual work (and not just demos of mark), as so many reviews show people taking new products out of the box and commenting on “how they look” while I want to know how they work! Also, you’re very talented. So, yeah, that’s the badger! I really hope the sniffles I hear were just allergies and not Covid, considering the date of the video! Best wishes! Cheers!
"Horses for courses" is an old English expression that means selecting the correct, or the most apt, tool for the current job in hand. It is borrowed from a horseracing term meaning that certain horses perform better on certain racecourses. It has many other uses, such as selecting the best team to perform best at certain venues.
I wasted an entire half hour of my life waiting for you to tell me which woukd be the best kit if you're just starting out. Pretty sure you said that at the beginning of the video. But you didn't even show all the tools while you cut, you only used 4 out of them out of 8. So i have no idea which kit would be the best one for me to get and i am just starting out so i have no idea which one i should buy 😐
The flex cut tools are pretty decent but very overpriced for what they are. the do a good job overall though. If you know what you are doing though, the beginner tools like the speedball cutter kit will work just fine. it is not the tools that make the art but the artist. I know a few printers that have been carving and printing for over 20 years and all they use is the cheap beginner tools. I think that until you have mastered how to use those, you really have no business buying more expensive tools.
I came here hoping to learn which kit would be the best for me to get as I am just starting out. Still have no idea as he didn't even demonstrate all the tools. I am quite frustrated 😠
I just bought the Flexcut 5 Pc. Printmaking Set yesterday, it's the one with the rubber handle and i might just buy some more handles. I haven't made any linocut prints since 1990, so it's going to be nice trying this technique out again after som many years. Thanks for sharing your experience with us about the Flexcut sets, helpful and interesting.
I just bought the mini set. I think I will purchase the micro set next.
Thanks so much for the video, very helpful. I brought the Flexcut SK107 06D0507, 11-Piece Flexcut Carving Set
I am trying to work out if I brought the Micro and Mini how many sizes would overlap. (changing the blade is a real pain every time). Thank you
In my locale (USA), the Pfeil tools cost almost twice as much as the Flexicut. Seeing that you're generally happy with the Flexicut performance, I'd say they are a better choice for me. At least until I win the lottery! 🤣🤣🤣
I bought the micro set. Ok, but I much prefer my Swiss made Pheil, although I wish Pheil would come up with a less confusing sizing system. Best tool for me for fine stuff is a good quality Japanese v tool, pricey but invaluable.
What do you use to sharpen your Pfeil tools?
@@cw4608 I have both Pfeil and Flexcut (plus a few other good tools) and I sharpen mine all the same way. When they need sharpening I use a 1,000 grit diamond stone or sometimes a whetstone. After sharpening, and at intervals during use, I use a home-made leather strop (a belt glues to a backing board) to hone the edges. I also use a Flexcut honing block to hone the inside edges of the tools. This régime works very well.
@@alangeorgebarstow thanks for the info!
so he is not heating his lino first???
Helpful videos, will you be making any more?
Have you ever used these on polymer?
Thx for the review. Push your finger up closer to the cutting point (right hand) and you will stop slipping because you have more control.
“That’s the badger!” I’m going to start using that expression, as well as others you’ve used here (definitely trying out, “cocked it up!”), in my every-day American life and see the reaction I get! Lol! What are you saying at 13:10? There are a lot of times I can’t even make out what you’re saying. As they say, “Two countries divided by a common language!” For instance, “a real cracker,” means something *totally* different in the U.S. (it’s a derogatory term for a certain kind of white person, especially a racist or closed-minded one)! I watch a lot of UK tv, and I really don’t think I’ve ever heard some of your terms. “Pretty bagging!” for example. Where exactly are you from? Anyway, thank you for the review! I’ve been trying to decide which tools to buy to upgrade from the cheap Speedball tools (which I have gotten some great results from, but you can’t sharpen them and I just know that there are better tools out there). I’ve been seriously looking at the Flexcut, but it always seems to come down to Flexcut vs. Phiel in the reviews. However, Phiel are much more expensive everywhere I’ve seen them online and it’s hard to know if I will even use all of the tools in a set. I assumed I’d just want the micro sized tools, but watching them being used, I can see that the mini tools are just as, if not more, useful, depending on the situation. Very helpful to know! I was very happy when you went on to actually show all of the tools in use in actual work (and not just demos of mark), as so many reviews show people taking new products out of the box and commenting on “how they look” while I want to know how they work! Also, you’re very talented. So, yeah, that’s the badger!
I really hope the sniffles I hear were just allergies and not Covid, considering the date of the video! Best wishes! Cheers!
"Horses for courses" is an old English expression that means selecting the correct, or the most apt, tool for the current job in hand. It is borrowed from a horseracing term meaning that certain horses perform better on certain racecourses. It has many other uses, such as selecting the best team to perform best at certain venues.
This tools using on wood block is good or not
These are also used for wood carving.
I wasted an entire half hour of my life waiting for you to tell me which woukd be the best kit if you're just starting out. Pretty sure you said that at the beginning of the video. But you didn't even show all the tools while you cut, you only used 4 out of them out of 8. So i have no idea which kit would be the best one for me to get and i am just starting out so i have no idea which one i should buy 😐
The flex cut tools are pretty decent but very overpriced for what they are. the do a good job overall though. If you know what you are doing though, the beginner tools like the speedball cutter kit will work just fine. it is not the tools that make the art but the artist. I know a few printers that have been carving and printing for over 20 years and all they use is the cheap beginner tools. I think that until you have mastered how to use those, you really have no business buying more expensive tools.
I came here hoping to learn which kit would be the best for me to get as I am just starting out. Still have no idea as he didn't even demonstrate all the tools. I am quite frustrated 😠